Salma is in her wheelchair with Joseph pushing; Helen, Oliver, and Joel escort me back to the

road to say goodbye. It's perhaps half a mile, a gesture of affection that they would make the trek. I've been in Mombasa for only a few days, but we had time together. Now it's time to leave.

From our world to theirs and back. What a journey.

OK, this is way too sober and serious. So for a counterpoint, here's my brother Samuel. He made the trip up to Guruguru to visit the kids we've been helping to stay in school. He threw a little Christmas celebration with them just to let them know they're loved.We're hoping to build a church/preschool/community center there sometime soon.